Works nicely
So I’ve turned 26, and it was a very happy birthday. My training class and trainers were very sweet to me, as was my host family. We ate empanadas (homemade, hot, and savory) and played go fish. I got a box of chocolates, a ballerina windchime with a pretty little sound, and cheese homemade by a French expat living in Guambaré.
The day after, I learned how to make empanadas. We did a workshop on cooking with soy with a few of our host familes. Soy tortillas (the Paraguayan kind of tortilla, not the Mexican type), empanadas, flan, and two different kinds of juice. Interesting work, and good to kind of tie our daylight and night time worlds together.
The Guaraní word of the day is roga, meaning house. My house was one of the ones hosting a group of soy-slinging trainees. And my host mother, bless her heart, was a real trooper putting up with our clumsy efforts.
* As a matter of fact, yes, I have been telling people about the Alabama drought and crop failures. Training is heavy on the agricultural vocabulary and nerd humor just doesn’t do much for this crowd.
June 27th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
What a wonderful host mom! I can just imagine them giving you birthday gifts. I mailed a pkg of nothings for you today and only wished I had mailed one before you left.
Looking forward to MN w/B. The rib is better today! I just can’t sneeze or cough. I look forward to the kayaking! Uno is staying with her France caretakers.
Speaking of looking, you are looking great! Wish you were re-enacting the cooking classes in my kitchen. I’ve discovered Earth Fare grains, thanks to K.
Today I am trying to find a place for our graduation next year. Tomorrow I visit the convention center. I’ve also got a call into the district courthouse. Such a beautiful venue. I saw from the website that there are lots of law school events held there. Have you been in?
I really appreciate the email. It’s good to know some specifics. Can’t wait to find out where you will be stationed. I don’t want to rush that for you since your facilities now are so good.
love - m
July 2nd, 2007 at 2:30 pm
Extciting news..
D and I a have both taken jobs in Avon and will be moving in the next couple of weeks. I must find a place to live very quickly.
Wishing you well.
July 4th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
Happy Birthday!